A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that effective sharing of passenger information from inbound international flight manifests is a crucial component of our national security and that the Department of Homeland Security must maintain the information sharing standards required under the 2007 Passenger Name Record Agreement between the United States and the European Union.

Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S3114)

S.Res.174 through Congress

S.Res.174 is considered only in the Senate.

SenateMay 18, 2011Agreed to the resolutionUnanimous consentOfficial record

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Separate related House measures (1)

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Related House measure: H.Res.255 Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that effective sharing of passenger information from inbound international flight manifests is a crucial component of our national security and that the Department of Homeland Security must maintain the information sharing standards required under the 2007 Passenger Name Record Agreement between the United States and the European Union.

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Official summary

Version 82 · Passed Senate without amendment · May 18, 2011

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Urges the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to: (1) reject any efforts by the European Union to modify existing passenger name record (PNR) data sharing mechanisms in a way that would degrade the usefulness of the PNR data for identifying terrorists and other dangerous criminals, and (2) not enter into any agreement that would impose European oversight structures on the United States. Opposes any effort by the European Union to interfere with counterterrorism cooperation and information sharing between DHS and non-European countries.

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People & committees

Who introduced it

Sen. Lieberman, Joseph I. [ID-CT] · ID–CT

Committees

Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee

3 cosponsorship records, including any withdrawals

Legislative record

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May 18, 2011
Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S3114)
May 18, 2011
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR S3114)
May 18, 2011
Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S3114)
May 12, 2011
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 49.
May 12, 2011
Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Lieberman without amendment and with a preamble. Without written report.
May 12, 2011
Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Lieberman without amendment and with a preamble. Without written report.
May 11, 2011
Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
May 9, 2011
Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2798-2799)
May 9, 2011
Introduced in Senate

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Related bills identified by Congress.gov

HRES 255 · Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that effective sharing of passenger information from inbound international flight manifests is a crucial component of our national security and that the Department of Homeland Security must maintain the information sharing standards required under the 2007 Passenger Name Record Agreement between the United States and the European Union.

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Analyze S.Res.174 as objectively as possible. Explain its main provisions, who would be affected, possible benefits and harms, implementation, exceptions, and uncertainties. Present the strongest arguments for and against it, and identify evidence needed to assess its public impact.

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Discuss S.Res.174, 112th Congress: A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that effective sharing of passenger information from inbound international flight manifests is a crucial component of our national security and that the Department of Homeland Security must maintain the information sharing standards required under the 2007 Passenger Name Record Agreement between the United States and the European Union.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/112th-congress/senate-resolution/174

Text version to examine: Agreed to Senate · 2011-05-18.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/112/bills/sres174/BILLS-112sres174ats.htm

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Analyze S.Res.174 as objectively as possible. Explain its main provisions, who would be affected, possible benefits and harms, implementation, exceptions, and uncertainties. Present the strongest arguments for and against it, and identify evidence needed to assess its public impact.

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Discuss S.Res.174, 112th Congress: A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that effective sharing of passenger information from inbound international flight manifests is a crucial component of our national security and that the Department of Homeland Security must maintain the information sharing standards required under the 2007 Passenger Name Record Agreement between the United States and the European Union.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/112th-congress/senate-resolution/174

Text version to examine: Agreed to Senate · 2011-05-18.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/112/bills/sres174/BILLS-112sres174ats.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2025-07-02T21:31:46Z. Verify current status and distinguish any later version from the version above.

Read the official text before answering. If you cannot access it, say so and ask me to provide it; do not assume a link means you have read the document. Distinguish proposals from enacted law, cite sources, and separate facts, interpretation, and uncertain predictions. Include counterarguments even when using a particular perspective.

Examine S.Res.174 through a progressive lens, focusing on fairness, access, economic inequality, and effects on vulnerable communities. Explain potential benefits, costs, and unintended consequences. Consider the strongest counterarguments and distinguish stated goals from demonstrated outcomes.

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Discuss S.Res.174, 112th Congress: A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that effective sharing of passenger information from inbound international flight manifests is a crucial component of our national security and that the Department of Homeland Security must maintain the information sharing standards required under the 2007 Passenger Name Record Agreement between the United States and the European Union.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/112th-congress/senate-resolution/174

Text version to examine: Agreed to Senate · 2011-05-18.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/112/bills/sres174/BILLS-112sres174ats.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2025-07-02T21:31:46Z. Verify current status and distinguish any later version from the version above.

Read the official text before answering. If you cannot access it, say so and ask me to provide it; do not assume a link means you have read the document. Distinguish proposals from enacted law, cite sources, and separate facts, interpretation, and uncertain predictions. Include counterarguments even when using a particular perspective.

Examine S.Res.174 through a conservative lens, focusing on fiscal responsibility, institutional stability, federalism, and the scope of government. Explain potential benefits, costs, and unintended consequences. Consider the strongest counterarguments and any provisions that challenge this perspective.

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Discuss S.Res.174, 112th Congress: A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that effective sharing of passenger information from inbound international flight manifests is a crucial component of our national security and that the Department of Homeland Security must maintain the information sharing standards required under the 2007 Passenger Name Record Agreement between the United States and the European Union.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/112th-congress/senate-resolution/174

Text version to examine: Agreed to Senate · 2011-05-18.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/112/bills/sres174/BILLS-112sres174ats.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2025-07-02T21:31:46Z. Verify current status and distinguish any later version from the version above.

Read the official text before answering. If you cannot access it, say so and ask me to provide it; do not assume a link means you have read the document. Distinguish proposals from enacted law, cite sources, and separate facts, interpretation, and uncertain predictions. Include counterarguments even when using a particular perspective.

Examine S.Res.174 through a civil-liberties and limited-government lens. Consider individual rights, privacy, voluntary choice, accountability, and government power. Explain tradeoffs, possible safeguards, and the strongest counterarguments without assuming the proposal is beneficial or harmful.